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See Nicolas Cage as Nicolas Cage in the trailer for ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’

December 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Nicolas Cage is playing the role he was born to play, well, Nicolas Cage, in the trailer for the new comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.

Actually, as the Oscar winner confessed to Collider last year, the movie centers on a, “neurotic, high-strung, anxiety-ridden” spoof of himself, who, despite his Hollywood stardom, is in need of a quick paycheck.

Incidentally, the latter, at least according to some reports, may have been true.

To that end, Cage’s agent, played by Neil Patrick Harris, has an offer: come to the destination birthday party of an equally eccentric billionaire, Javi Gutierrez, played by The Mandalorian‘s Pedro Pascal, and collect a million bucks.

Javi even has a shrine dedicated to the actor, complete with a less-than-Madam Tussaud’s-quality life-sized replica of the Face-Off star.

“It’s grotesque,” Cage bristles. “I’ll give you $20 thousand dollars for it.”

Again, not totally off-base, seeing as the real Cage once allegedly outbid Leonardo DiCaprio for a 67-million-year-old, $300,000 dinosaur skull.

In the trailer, Cage pokes fun at himself as his big-screen alter-ego chews scenery, dons disguises, and goes on the run with his equally weird new friend. It’s not exactly clear what happens once he does, but anything’s possible from a movie its producers are calling “The Most Nicolas Cage Movie Ever.”

Also starring Tiffany Haddish, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent opens April 22.

(Trailer includes uncensored profanity.)

Snooki is happy just being a ‘Real Housewives’ fan

December 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

While Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is a massive Real Housewives fan, don’t expect her to represent Jersey on a future installment.

Snooki, who came to fame on MTV’s reality show Jersey Shore, is just happy watching the Bravo show with other fans. And while her wild nights were cataloged on Jersey Shore and its spin-offs, Snooki is sure she can’t “hang” with the Housewives gang.

“I’m, like, terrified because some of those girls. They get into it.” the 34-year-old tells Page Six. “I don’t really go out. I like to stay home. I like to be in bed by eight.”

The mom, TV star and entrepreneur confesses, “Even though I’m on a reality show, I hate drama. I like positivity and I like just having a good time and going home. I just feel like that would be [too] wild.”

The publication notes the mom to 9-year-old Lorenzo, 7-year-old Giovanna and 2-year-old Angelo was quick to shoot down a rumor in 2020 that she was being scouted for a future installment of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Snooki is currently filming a new season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation.

Tool’s Danny Carey due in court in January following arrest

December 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Tool drummer Danny Carey has a court date after being arrested in Kansas City over the weekend, Billboard reports.

According to a citation obtained by the publication, Carey is due to appear in municipal court on January 12, 2022. The date falls between two shows on Tool’s scheduled 2022 tour: January 11 in Tacoma, Washington, and January 13 in Boise, Idaho.

Carey was arrested at the Kansas City International Airport this past Sunday after getting into an alleged altercation with another individual, according to TMZ. He was booked on misdemeanor assault and subsequently released on bond. A rep for Tool offered no comment when contacted by ABC Audio.

The citation obtained by Billboard also says Carey allegedly used a homophobic slur in accosting the other individual.

Tim McGraw says he personally requested that Tom Hanks make an ‘1883’ cameo

December 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

If you’re looking forward to seeing Tom Hanks‘ cameo in the forthcoming Yellowstone prequel, 1883, you can thank Tim McGraw.

Tim, who stars in the series alongside his wife and fellow country star Faith Hill, says he personally asked Tom to make an appearance in the show. Minor spoiler alert: Tom plays a Union general who shows compassion to Tim’s character — who was a Confederate officer in the Civil War — during a flashback scene, according to Deadline.

“Tom and [his wife] Rita [Wilson] and Faith and I have been friends for a long time,” Tim tells ET Online, explaining how he convinced the film star to join 1883‘s cast. “So I gave Tom a call and just asked. He goes, ‘Tell me when to be there.’ And he showed up and did it and he killed it. Of course, he’s Tom Hanks, so he’s gonna.”

The pair’s megawatt friendship isn’t quite as surprising as it sounds. Tim and Tom’s gigs have overlapped on occasion, such as during the January 2021 Celebrating America primetime television special. Tim performed on that event, and Tom hosted it.

Also, in addition to being an actor, Rita Wilson is a singer-songwriter whose musical inclinations fall inside the country genre. Faith even contributed vocals to her 2012 solo debut, AM/FM.

1883 premieres on Paramount+ on December 19.

Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, Jeff Lynne appear in star-studded new video for George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord”

December 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh and Jeff Lynne are among the more than 40 celebrities featured in the first-ever official video for the late George Harrison‘s chart-topping 1970 hit “My Sweet Lord,” which premiered Wednesday on Harrison’s YouTube channel.

The clip begins with Star Wars great Mark Hamill portraying the head of a clandestine bureau sending one of his agents, played Saturday Night Live alum Fred Armisen, on a quest to find “something out there” that the bureau wants him to see.

Armisen soon teams up with another agent, portrayed ex-SNL cast member Vanessa Bayer, to look for the mysterious “something.”

Along the way, they cross paths or interact with a variety of musicians, actors, comedians and other celebs. In addition to Starr, Walsh and Lynne, the video features appearances by “Weird Al” Yankovic, Jon Hamm, Rosanna Arquette, Patton Oswalt, Reggie Watts, Darren Criss, Taika Waititi, the comedy duos of Tim & Eric and Garfunkel and Oates, and many others. The clip also includes cameos from Harrison’s widow, Olivia, and son, Dhani, who served as an executive producer for the clip.

The “My Sweet Lord” video was written and directed by veteran filmmaker and music video director Lance Bangs, and uses the 2020 mix of the song that’s featured on the deluxe 50th anniversary reissues of George’s classic 1970 solo album All Things Must Pass, which were released this past August.

“Making this was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life,” says Bangs. “The approach was to represent the song visually while these agents and inspectors kept missing the metaphysical wonder around them…George threaded a sense of humor through all of his videos, so we kept that spirit and filled the cast with friends and admirers of his music, many coming from the current comedy landscape.”

Usher invites fans to join him for his “USHH Backstory Pass” experience in Las Vegas

December 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

As Usher continues his Las Vegas residency, he’s inviting fans to join him for a special VIP “USHH Backstory Pass” experience before the shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

The eight-time Grammy winner hosts a 60-minute pop-up party in his 1920s-style jazz den Ushh Club, which transforms into a sexy Magic City-inspired nightclub, and then becomes a ’90s New York City block party, with new music created by Raphael Saadiq.

“‘USHH Backstory Pass’ featuring Rémy Martin is a very personal experience and unlike any other holiday celebration in Las Vegas,” Usher says in a statement. “You’ll join my journey and step into the history of my career while different musical genres are brought to life and accompanied by Rémy Martin cocktails. I’m thrilled to be opening this experience to fans as we get ready to celebrate the New Year.”

Tickets for the “USHH Backstory Pass” pre-concert party are available on Ticketmaster. Tickets for the “U Don’t Have to Call” singer’s Vegas residency are on sale on Usher’s website. He’s performing on December 23, 24, 28, 29 and 31, and on January 1, 2022.

Elton John scores 70th ‘Billboard’ Hot 100 hit with “Merry Christmas”

December 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Elton John has notched a major milestone in his illustrious career: He’s just scored his 70th entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Sir Elton’s holiday collaboration with Ed Sheeran, “Merry Christmas” has debuted at number 72 on the Hot 100. The festive track sold nearly 12,000 copies and was streamed more than 4.6 million times in its first week of release.

Elton is now one of only 23 artists who’ve racked up at least 70 entries on the Hot 100 since the chart began in 1958.

It’s been a landmark year for Elton. “Merry Christmas” follows his other two collaborations that hit the Hot 100 in 2021: “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix),” which features Dua Lipa, and “One of Me,” with Lil Nas X. Prior to this notable hat-trick, Elton hadn’t appeared on the Hot 100 since 2000.

Meanwhile, “Merry Christmas” has debuted at number two on Billboard‘s Adult Contemporary radio airplay chart, where’s Elton’s 41st top 10. Elton holds the record for the most top 10s on this ranking; Neil Diamond is in second place with 38.

As previously reported, “Merry Christmas” is also number one in the U.K. Elton recently teamed with Ed to perform his new Christmas hit live for the first time when they took over BBC Radio 1’s stage.

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Selena Gomez invests in super-fast grocery delivery service Gopuff

December 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Selena Gomez has become an investor in a new grocery delivery service called Gopuff, reports Fortune magazine.

The Philadelphia-based company, which as been valued at $15 million, is setting itself apart with super-fast deliveries. In addition to her financial stake in the startup, Selena will also serve as a “strategic partner.”

Unlike other delivery services, Gopuff owns the inventory it offers, and keeps the products at 550 micro-fulfillment centers across the U.S. and the U.K. It promises that it can deliver everything from diapers to COVID-19 tests to snacks 24/7, in 30 minutes or less.

“The first time I heard about Gopuff was one night when I was hanging out with some friends at home. We needed something from the store, but no one wanted to hop in the car and drive, so someone suggested Gopuff,” Selena tells Fortune. “I was blown away by how quickly our order arrived.”

Selena is also a co-owner and partner in the ice cream company Serendipity Brands, and as part of the deal, Gopuff will deliver the ice cream to its customers. It’s the latest business venture for Selena, who launched her Rare Beauty cosmetics line in 2020 and is also starting a media company focusing on mental health.

Selena says after Rare Beauty partnered with Sephora, she was “was beyond thrilled and it really piqued my interest in the other aspects of business and investing.”

She adds, “As for what is next, I have a few things up my sleeve.”

Selena also has something on her back: Famed tattoo artist Bang Bang posted a photo of her with her back to the camera, showing off what appears to be new ink that starts at her neck and continues down between her shoulder blades.

Get a sneak peek of Carrie Underwood’s “Silent Night” performance at Opry Live: USO Holiday Special

December 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The Grand Ole Opry’s first-ever Opry Live: USO Holiday Special airs on Saturday night, featuring festive performances from stars like Luke Combs, Josh Turner and Lauren Alaina.

It’s a special partnership with United Service Organizations, a nonprofit that provides entertainment for service members and their families. The Opry show will spotlight those actively serving, as well as veterans, with a focus on delivering the sounds of home leading into the holiday season.

Before the special airs on Saturday night, you can get a glimpse of one of the performances: Carrie Underwood’s classic take on “Silent Night.” Accompanied by a hushed piano line and strings, Carrie delivers a tender rendition of the holiday standard while standing on the Opry stage, backed by twinkling Christmas trees.

Watch the sneak peek via People, who premiered the clip.

Opry Live: USO Holiday Special will air on the Circle Network on December 18 at 9 p.m. ET. The event will also livestream on the USO and Circle All Access’ Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels. Country singer-songwriter Kellie Pickler, who’s also a USO Global Ambassador, will host the show.

Dr. Dre drops six new tracks, including Eminem collabo, in ‘Grand Theft Auto’ video game

December 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Dr. Dre released six songs Wednesday, his first new music in six years, for the Grand Theft Auto video game title GTA Online: The Contract.

The “Chronic” rapper produced four collabos: “Gospel,” with Eminem; “ETA,” featuring Snoop Dogg and Anderson .Paak; “Diamond Mind,” with Ty Dolla $ign and the late Nipsey Hussle; and “The Scenic Route,” featuring .Paak and Rick Ross. Plus, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer dropped two solo tracks, “Falling Up” and “Black Privilege.”

Dre and .Paak portray themselves in the video game, as the legendary producer attempts to find his stolen cell phone containing unreleased music.

The first chance for the public to hear the new music live may be when Dre when performs during halftime at Super Bowl 56 with Eminem, Snoop, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige.

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